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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,979.28, 1,273,030.68 and 249,862.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,979.28, 1,273,030.68 and 249,862.72 is: 374,665.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,979.28 : 1,273,030.68 = 249,862.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,979.28/1,273,030.68 = 249,862.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,979.28x = 1,273,030.68 × 249,862.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,979.28x = 318,082,908,348.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,082,908,348.25/848,979.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,665.10

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